How to Decorate a Christmas Tree Like a Professional Interior Stylist

A styled tree is a edited tree. The homemade ornaments stay. The random ones can rest in the bin this year.

Lights

Put lights on before anything else. Step back. If the tree already glows, you need fewer ornaments than you think.

Three kinds of ornaments

One shape in a bigger size, the handmade ones, and a few shiny ones for catch-light. That is the mix.

The kid zone

Hang the unbreakable ornaments on the bottom third. The story of the tree can live up high.

Skirt and stop

A basket, a blanket, or nothing. Then leave it alone.